V-League surprises fans.

The exciting developments of the LPBank V-League 2025/2026 demonstrate that "any team can beat any other" is indeed real. Although not yet a common pattern nor completely exceptional, these are the fascinating surprises the competition offers to spectators.

1. The bottom group of V-League is witnessing a strong resurgence with positive results from SLNA and SHB Đà Nẵng, making the relegation battle extremely fierce. These teams have significantly improved their positions through a self-aware and resilient playing style, narrowing the point gap with the upper group.

Returning with one point from the away trip to Ninh Bình, a team considered stronger and eager for victory, is an acceptable result for SHB Đà Nẵng. More importantly, coach Lê Đức Tuấn's team has performed better after the first two matches of the year. Previously, SHB Đà Nẵng won 3-0 against PVF-CAND at home in Chi Lăng Stadium in the spring-opening match.

During the away match at Ninh Bình, SHB Đà Nẵng promptly registered goalkeeper Nguyễn Văn Toản to play after completing the loan procedures from Hải Phòng FC. In his debut, goalkeeper Nguyễn Văn Toản shone with many excellent saves, particularly quick reflexes to deny Ninh Bình's close-range header. With the addition of Nguyễn Văn Toản, SHB Đà Nẵng can feel more secure as Bùi Tiến Dũng is sidelined due to injury until the end of the season.

Besides Nguyễn Văn Toản's performance, observing the match against Ninh Bình reveals that SHB Đà Nẵng also has bright spots in organizing diverse attacking options, no longer confined to predictable wing-cross-and-header tactics in stalemates. However, what the team still lacks is precise final passes in short midfield combinations to maximize opportunities.

Although "stuck" at the bottom position throughout the first half, it's evident that the Sông Hàn team plays with unwavering spirit. Winning against PVF-CAND and drawing with Ninh Bình may pave the way for SHB Đà Nẵng to "revive" in the remaining part of the season. This could be a turning point changing SHB Đà Nẵng's fate in the relegation fight, as mental "injuries" have been "healed" and expertise "reinforced" with quality personnel additions.

2. Besides SHB Đà Nẵng, V-League has another name worthy of praise for overcoming difficulties: SLNA. The Nghệ team has found a way to escape the "downward spiral" by winning three consecutive matches, temporarily climbing to 8th place. Behind this positive streak is not only tactical adjustments but also team cohesion, which coach Văn Sỹ Sơn always considers the most important foundation.

Coach Văn Sỹ Sơn believes the mental factor is the key helping the team overcome the difficult phase: "The most important thing in recent matches is the spirit. When players enter the field with strong mentality and confidence, they become more proactive in every situation. Exactly the competitive attitude and fighting spirit created the difference." With rising morale and team unity, coach Văn Sỹ Sơn's squad is showing the image of a resilient SLNA, ready to aim for more positive goals in the remainder of the season.

V-League is entering a sensitive phase and also a time harboring unpredictable elements. The tournament has proven that anything can happen, as noted, "any team can beat any other" on Vietnamese pitches is a reality. It should also be recognized that if a weaker team beats a stronger one transparently, even somewhat luckily, that is indeed the eternal appeal of football.

Certainly, in the remaining part of the season, teams in the relegation group must play "all-out," because any slip-up pushes them closer to the play-off or worse, direct relegation. Then, V-League will witness more results that astonish fans.